Borderlands 4 Goes Live on PC Today as Console Launch Looms

Borderlands 4 launches globally on PC at 9 a.m. PT today and will arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at midnight local time on September 12, while Nintendo Switch 2 players wait until October 3.

The new looter-shooter from Gearbox Software hits PCs worldwide in a coordinated release, letting eager vault hunters dive into the open world of Kairos without regional delays. Console versions follow with staggered midnight unlocks, and a Switch 2 port arrives later to ensure optimized performance.

PC Gets Global Release Today

• PC players on Steam and Epic unlock Borderlands 4 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET/5 p.m. BST/6 p.m. CEST today.
• Europe and Asia join the action in their respective evening and overnight hours.

Midnight Console Launch

• PS5 and Xbox Series X|S editions unlock at 12 a.m. local time on September 12 across most regions.
• U.S. West Coast players gain access at 9 p.m. PT on September 11, aligned with Pacific storefront timings.

Switch 2 Version on October 3

• Nintendo Switch 2 users must wait until October 3 for the handheld release, allowing additional optimization time for consistent framerate and visuals.

Fans can expect the franchise’s hallmark loot-driven gameplay within a fully seamless open world, four new Vault Hunter classes, and cross-play support at launch. With Borderlands 4’s critical Day 1 patch ready, players will find a polished experience from day one.